Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 2500 · Structure no. 111870AA0310001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek is a steel continuous other carrying Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Puckett Cutoff over Lime Branch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.